How I do life & natural wellness

Category: Toxins

WHAT’S LURKING IN YOUR HOME? Let’s chat about some mind-blowing facts about what is lurking in our homes. I had no idea there were harmful ingredients in the things I used on my skin daily, and so if you are in this place, or anywhere near it, please know that this is a judgment free zone! All of us in here are on a wellness journey and you are invited, exactly as you are, and at whatever stage you are in! Store bought soaps contain sodium laureth sulfate, a toxic chemical used to remove car grease off of garage floors. This can be damaging to the skin, as well as disruptive to immune health and hormonal health. Both adult and kid shampoos contain phthalates, a toxic chemical that has been banned in children’s toys, but is still found in body cleansing products. It is known to be an endocrine disruptor, and very hard for the body to break down when used consistently during bath time. The main ingredient in candles and home sprays is formaldehyde, which is the number one cancer causing chemical, and is what we get embalmed with at the morgue. They say inhaling scents from candles or sprays is the equivalent to inhaling second hand smoke, which is even more dangerous than actually smoking the cigarette itself. Store bought household cleaning products contain 2-butoxyethanol, which is a toxin known to cause sore throat, narcosis, and severe liver […]

WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS? If you aren’t familiar with essential oils, you might be wondering what in the world ARE THEY!? You’ve probably heard your friends talk about them, so let’s break it down! Essential oils are the aromatic, volatile liquids distilled from plants. The oil can be obtained from the roots, seeds, shrub, flowers, leaves and trees and bring health […]

My “natural, whenever possible.” focused mind has been toying with the idea of cloth diapers all along but I simply haven’t wanted to deal with the mess and extra work. I’ve got enough on my plate and I deserve for something to be easy! I knew disposables are said to have “bad” chemicals and after my husband and I did […]

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I’m so happy that you’re here!

I love a life full of freedom, adventure and fun! That often looks like investing in relationship with others, wellness, ability, healthy eating, exercise, and finding the good in things without ever being fake or trying too hard to create the image that anything is flawless. I am prayerful, peaceful and grounded (most of the time!). I use natural products whenever possible and insist on knowing why they are better for us. Is it even worth the time and effort? Most times, I say yes.

Since May of 2016, I am married to the one who is perfect for me and we just had our first baby in April of 2017! He was 8 weeks premature, with several medical considerations and lets just say that we’ve navigated through a lot things that are new to us lately!

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